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South Africa to welcome new private university by 2026

Why South African advertising needs to rediscover its storytelling roots

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Free WhatsApp Business incoming service conversations

Blue Label Media partners with African Bank to roll out new corporate identity across 155 buses

News24 journalists take top honours in 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

2024 Earthshot Prize - the 5 winners of £1m

Copper could cure Murray & Roberts cold after De Beers diamond cough

Lindsey Schutters

Data breach alert: Over 100,000 fake accounts linked to SA grant-fraud claim

Leadership shakeup at Moderna ahead of major vaccine rollouts

Katja Hamilton

Trump victory spells trouble for the rand and Brics allies

New approach fast tracks youth skills for the rapidly expanding digital economy

New approach fast tracks youth skills for the rapidly expanding digital economyProject codeX

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Wigwag launches Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Capitec Pay for Shopify and WooCommerce

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Africa’s economy: How connected technology supports truckers and personal vehicle drivers

Africa’s economy: How connected technology supports truckers and personal vehicle driversNielsen

Varsity Vibe joins the South African Future Trust (Saft) Summit 2024

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Choosing an end-to end multi-cloud provider

Choosing an end-to end multi-cloud providerNielsen

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

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The case for digital identity in South Africa

The case for digital identity in South AfricaNielsen

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Honor rises to number one in China with excellent Magic6 Pro

Lindsey Schutters 29 Apr 2024

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Sports Science

Could tech help turn sports in SA into an economic growth sector?

Andrew Bourne 26 Apr 2024

Gareth Clarke, Realme South Africa account lead, addresses the crowd at the Cape Town launch event.

Mobile & Apps

Realme sets sights on SA market with budget friendly, feature rich phones

Lindsey Schutters 24 Apr 2024

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

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The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

Raymond Langa 24 Apr 2024

Meta has unleashed its AI assistant into all of its social media apps.

Mobile & Apps

Meta slides AI assistant into DMs in 7 African countries

Lindsey Schutters 22 Apr 2024

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Medtech

SA's consumers get as-you-go private healthcare app to fit their busy lifestyles

17 Apr 2024

RCS interoperability will open the marketing messaging floodgates. Source: DALL-E 3

Mobile & Apps

Generative AI promises a mobile messaging revolution

Lindsey Schutters 11 Apr 2024

Robert van Breukelen, COO at Itemate Solutions

Mobile & Apps

Why telcos are the new banks in Africa’s mobile revolution

Robert van Breukelen 27 Mar 2024

Source: Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine.

Tuberculosis

Researchers developing cellphone app that detects TB

25 Mar 2024

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Social Media

Reddit's shares make a strong NYSE debut

25 Mar 2024

Source: Tania Joffe, chief executive officer of Unu Health.

Mental health

Digital health: The new currency of happiness in South Africa

25 Mar 2024

5 AI-assisted tools that maximise workplace productivity - from your phone

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5 AI-assisted tools that maximise workplace productivity - from your phone

Samsung South Africa 20 Mar 2024

Imagine if AI wore lipstick: A leap towards inclusive innovation

Technology

Imagine if AI wore lipstick: A leap towards inclusive innovation

Christina Naidoo, Irvine Partners 8 Mar 2024

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Medtech

Japanese pharma Eisai invests in RecoMed

6 Mar 2024

Inquiry chair James Hodge is leading the public hearings. Source: YouTube.

Media

Elon Musk's X Corp faces backlash for refusing to participate in Competition Commission inquiry

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Mar 2024

Erling Haaland is the current cover star for EA Sports FC 24

Mobile & Apps

Carry1st delivers local payment options for African mobile gamers on EA Sports FC

1 Mar 2024

Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa

Mobile & Apps

Oversharing on social media can compromise cybersecurity

23 Feb 2024

Source: Postbank/Facebook.

Financial Services

Smart IDs: From government grants to payment cards? The deal that's raising eyebrows

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2024

Why businesses should leverage click-to-chat ads for real-time customer interaction

Digital

Why businesses should leverage click-to-chat ads for real-time customer interaction

George Muhia 6 Feb 2024

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PropertyAirport proximity dramatically boosts industrial property values

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ICTHonor rises to number one in China with excellent Magic6 Pro

Lindsey Schutters 29 Apr 2024

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HealthcareCould tech help turn sports in SA into an economic growth sector?

Andrew Bourne 26 Apr 2024

Gareth Clarke, Realme South Africa account lead, addresses the crowd at the Cape Town launch event.

ICTRealme sets sights on SA market with budget friendly, feature rich phones

Lindsey Schutters 24 Apr 2024

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

LifestyleThe power of African creativity: Our time is now!

Raymond Langa 24 Apr 2024

Meta has unleashed its AI assistant into all of its social media apps.

ICTMeta slides AI assistant into DMs in 7 African countries

Lindsey Schutters 22 Apr 2024

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HealthcareSA's consumers get as-you-go private healthcare app to fit their busy lifestyles

17 Apr 2024

RCS interoperability will open the marketing messaging floodgates. Source: DALL-E 3

ICTGenerative AI promises a mobile messaging revolution

Lindsey Schutters 11 Apr 2024

Robert van Breukelen, COO at Itemate Solutions

ICTWhy telcos are the new banks in Africa’s mobile revolution

Robert van Breukelen 27 Mar 2024

Source: Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine.

HealthcareResearchers developing cellphone app that detects TB

25 Mar 2024

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Marketing & MediaReddit's shares make a strong NYSE debut

25 Mar 2024

Source: Tania Joffe, chief executive officer of Unu Health.

HealthcareDigital health: The new currency of happiness in South Africa

25 Mar 2024

5 AI-assisted tools that maximise workplace productivity - from your phone

ICT5 AI-assisted tools that maximise workplace productivity - from your phone

Samsung South Africa 20 Mar 2024

Imagine if AI wore lipstick: A leap towards inclusive innovation

ICTImagine if AI wore lipstick: A leap towards inclusive innovation

Christina Naidoo, Irvine Partners 8 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Sheraan Amod, founder and chief executive officer of RecoMed.

HealthcareJapanese pharma Eisai invests in RecoMed

6 Mar 2024

Inquiry chair James Hodge is leading the public hearings. Source: YouTube.

Marketing & MediaElon Musk's X Corp faces backlash for refusing to participate in Competition Commission inquiry

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Mar 2024

Erling Haaland is the current cover star for EA Sports FC 24

ICTCarry1st delivers local payment options for African mobile gamers on EA Sports FC

1 Mar 2024

Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa

ICTOversharing on social media can compromise cybersecurity

23 Feb 2024

Source: Postbank/Facebook.

FinanceSmart IDs: From government grants to payment cards? The deal that's raising eyebrows

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2024

Why businesses should leverage click-to-chat ads for real-time customer interaction

Marketing & MediaWhy businesses should leverage click-to-chat ads for real-time customer interaction

George Muhia 6 Feb 2024

Tyla on stage at Giants of Africa, a crucial step in the star's rise.

ICTSpotify data tracks Tyla’s rise in the global music scene

5 Feb 2024

Marketing & MediaCanal Plus' R105 per share offer rejected by MultiChoice Group

Prerna Bedi 5 Feb 2024

Vodacom has emerged as Africa's biggest fintech platform. Source: x.com

ICTForget revenue growth, Vodacom is Africa’s biggest fintech platform

Lindsey Schutters 2 Feb 2024

ICTShowmax gets R3.2bn investment from Multichoice and NBCUniversal

Nqobile Dludla 2 Feb 2024

UMG will pull its music off TikTok from 1 February. Source: Ivan Smokov/Pexels

ICTUMG rejects TikTok’s deal, says platform underpays artists and promotes AI

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jan 2024

Source: Chipo Mushwana, executive of emerging innovation at Nedbank Retail.

FinanceThe importance of taking a uniquely African approach to digital banking and payments

29 Jan 2024

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HealthcareUnveiling 2024: Exploring the cutting-edge trends and innovations in oral care

25 Jan 2024

Samsung managed to increase the screen size of the S24 series over its predecessors, but in the same handset size.

ICTSamsung leverages partnerships to elevate Galaxy S24 series

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jan 2024

Marketing & MediaApple the world's most valuable brand says Brand Finance, but no African brands in rankings

17 Jan 2024

Vodafone and Microsoft sign decade-long digital partnership in Europe and Africa

ICTVodafone and Microsoft sign decade-long digital partnership in Europe and Africa

16 Jan 2024

Tru-Cape's Fruit-Full 3 clinches Best Gaming Solution at MTN App of the Year Awards

AgricultureTru-Cape's Fruit-Full 3 clinches Best Gaming Solution at MTN App of the Year Awards

16 Jan 2024

A2P messaging set to receive 500% boost when Apple brings RCS to the iPhone.

ICTApple’s decision to bring RCS to the iPhone is big boost to business revenue

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jan 2024

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HealthcareEli Lilly: Inaugural US telehealth platform delivers weight-loss drugs

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Source: © 123rf Businesses can follow three practical tips to improve their results, resource savings, and overall marketing strategy when incorporating AI

Marketing & Media3 practical tips to improve AI integration into a marketing strategy

27 Dec 2023

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HR & ManagementHybrid work models in heavyweight sectors: Are they using the right collaboration tech?

Andrew Bourne 22 Dec 2023

Queues of people trying to claim UIF and get help for other issues are almost a permanent feature outside the labour department offices in Cape Town. Photo: Qaqamba Falithenjwa

HR & ManagementWorkers are battling to collect unemployment benefits despite new technology

Ella Morrison and Qaqamba Falithenjwa 14 Dec 2023

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PropertyLoad shedding is compromising your home security this festive season

Rein Snoeck-Henkemans 12 Dec 2023

Jury finds Google in violation of antitrust laws, rules in favour of Epic

ICTJury finds Google in violation of antitrust laws, rules in favour of Epic

Lindsey Schutters 12 Dec 2023

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